Alan Davis directs readers to the most exciting parties on the planet. The Fun Also Rises calendar starts the year at Nassau's Junkanoo and ends at Edinburgh's Hogmany.. In between, it directs readers to the Opera Ball in Vienna, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney, Rio's Carnaval, and dozens of other holiday celebrations, sports events, and music and arts festivals around the world.With detailed three-day itineraries for each event, this guide also directs travelers to restaurants, nightlife accommodations, and attractions at each location.